Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Although such a large number of people have this disease there is an extreme lack of resources available to these people and their families. This lack of available information is why I created http://MsIllinoisGalaxy.tripod.com. As Ms. Illinois, I would: 

*Continue to Develop and Implement http://MsIllinoisGalaxy.tripod.com To provide valuable links and resources online for cystic fibrosis patients and their families who need assistance in learning about this disease.

* Educate Through Use of On Line Research. Through the use of various links I will put cystic fibrosis patients and their families in touch with relevant data and current research trends to help them understand and cope with their illness. 

* Advocate Support for http://MsIllinoisGalaxy.tripod.com. I will encourage family and community involvement in strengthening this network.